Digital Nomads in Da Nang
Part of the Da Nang travel guide — see more in More Da Nang Guides.
Da Nang is Vietnam's beach city for remote workers: a long sandy beach, clean streets, fast internet and prices well below Bangkok or Bali. Hoi An is about 40 minutes away, and the airport is 10 minutes from the centre.
Where to live
Most nomads live in An Thuong and My An, near My Khe Beach on the east side of the Han River, with cafés, gyms and Western food. Son Tra, further north, is quieter and close to the mountain. Hai Chau, on the west bank, is the city centre, with markets and lower rents. A furnished studio costs about VND 6–12 million a month, more near the beach and for short stays.
Working
Fibre internet of 100–300 Mbps is common and cheap, and 4G or 5G mobile data from Viettel or Vinaphone costs about VND 100,000–250,000 a month. Coworking spaces in An Thuong and Hai Chau charge about VND 100,000–200,000 a day or VND 1.5–3 million a month. Many cafés welcome laptops, and a coffee costs about VND 25,000–60,000.
Visas
Vietnam has no special digital nomad visa. Most remote workers use the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, which costs about US$25–50 online. Some nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 45 days. Working for a Vietnamese company needs a work permit.
Living costs and weather
Many people live well on about US$1,000–1,600 a month. Mi quang noodles cost about VND 35,000–50,000 and banh mi VND 20,000–35,000. Grab and a rented motorbike (about VND 1.5–2.5 million a month) are the main transport. The best weather is from February to August; September to December is the rainy season, with storms and floods in October and November. Since July 2025, Hoi An has been part of the same city as Da Nang.
Digital Nomads at a glance
| Main area | An Thuong and My An, near My Khe Beach |
|---|---|
| Studio rent | About VND 6–12 million a month |
| Coworking | About VND 100,000–200,000 a day |
| Mobile data | About VND 100,000–250,000 a month |
| Visa | E-visa up to 90 days, about US$25–50 |
| Monthly budget | About US$1,000–1,600 |
| Best months | February–August |
| Airport | About 10 min to the centre |